Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Vanuatu Average Monthly Weather
Weather score62Good annual avg
Best months: October, September, November
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 28°C, sunshine averages 6.5h per day, and rainfall totals about 2551mm. Sea temperatures average 27°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
2551mm
Annual total
Sun
6.5h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
62
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 150mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Vanuatu with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August26°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August150mm average rain
August is one of the drier months, but average rainfall is still high enough to keep backup plans useful.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.5 hours average sun
August sits close to Vanuatu's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary and September to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August26°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August64 weather score
August sits close to Vanuatu's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMay to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.